As before, Toronto Reference Library will host our event and there are different spaces that are ripe for animating – such as 1st floor Atrium, second floor balconies, outdoor side street, dark glowatorium, and more. At this stage, plans are very flexible, and we’re interested in any and all crazy ideas – even those that might shake up the usual Festival format.

Note: THIS IS NOT CALL FOR MAKERS! If you want to be a regular exhibitor, there will be an application form for that later in March.

But is there money? Good question! As you may know, Maker Festival is a non-profit run run entirely by a group of dedicated volunteers who aim to pay makers/artists where ever possible. We plan to secure funding for spectacles in coming months – though our ability to do so will depend on the nature of the spectacle. So please do send in your dreams, ideas, or already completed projects so we can talk about what it it will take to make it happen!

About the author

Ceda Verbakel: Ceda is the Creative Director of Maker Festival and Lab Director of STEAMLabs maker space. She's also a fellow at the School for Social Entrepreneurs and co-organizer of lights-off dance jam No Lights No Lycra. Her holy trinity is cooking on a fire, dancing in the dark , and bathing outdoors.